Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence:
He prefers tea than coffee in the morning.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. tea to coffee in the morning.
Concept: Correct Preposition Usage
Hindi Meaning:
Prefer A to B = A को B से अधिक पसंद करना
Explanation:
The verb “prefer” is followed by the structure “prefer A to B”, not “prefer A than B.” Therefore, “tea to coffee” is the grammatically correct expression.
Why Other Options Are Incorrect:
“tea rather than coffee” changes the standard structure used with “prefer.”
“coffee instead of tea” changes the meaning of the sentence.
“drinking tea from coffee” is grammatically and logically incorrect.
Final Sentence:
“He prefers tea to coffee in the morning.”